„Vidiots breaks new ground with “Vidiots Annex Film Studies”, an innovative center to learn about the films that intrigue, excite and inspire you. Want to know more about French Films after the New Wave? Or how about taking courses on this generation’s auteurs, or eroticism and film? Located within the store, the Annex will feature expert teachers, filmmakers, film clubs and high school outreach… it’s like going back to film school, but without the homework!“ (Vidiots)

„We want it to be fun and educational,” Tauber said of the new 500-square-foot classroom in the center of her store. “It is a community place where people can talk about movies…

And so the Vidiots Annex is debuting this summer and already boasts instructors from various sectors of the film industry, including actors, directors, writers and critics. One of the most popular classes so far is author and film historian Tom Kemper’s auteurs’ series in July.
The room also hosts Saturday night film clubs with free screenings during the summer. In the fall Tauber said the room will be rented out for private screenings and other uses.
As much as it was created to expand knowledge of film, the classroom does not aim to be a film school.
“These classes are more for enjoyment, something for film lovers to do,” Tauber said.
Anyone interested can register at http://www.vidiotsannex.com, with classes running through summer.” (HMM)